Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
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Summary
Dishonestly, or with intent to commit mischief, breaking open any closed container that contains or is believed to contain property is an offence. The offender can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or a fine, or both. It applies even if the container only is believed to contain the property.
Example
Priya finds a locked chest in the building lobby and, believing it contains jewellery, dishonestly forces it open to take items. She can be prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever dishonestly or with intent to commit mischief, breaks open or unfastens any closed receptacle which contains or which he believes to contain property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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